3 months of South Africa
Hello! I am Laura, a former Marist student from Mindelheim, a small city in southern Germany. After finishing school in …
Mercy Beginnings in Great Britain
Catherine McAuley opened the first Convent of Mercy in England at Bermondsey, London in 1839. “The six travellers leave dear Ireland …
Advent Retreat at St Mary’s Convent, Handsworth
Over the last weekend in November, nineteen Sisters (mostly Sisters of Mercy) gathered at St Mary’s Convent Handsworth for a …
St Mary’s Convent
St Mary’s Convent was founded by Venerable Catherine McAuley on 19 August 1841 in response to the request of Thomas …
Heritage Open Days and Birmingham Heritage Week at St Mary’s Convent, Handsworth
From 5th to 7th September, St Mary’s Convent community were involved in events for Birmingham Heritage Week and the national …
Church & Society in Great Britain
Catholic faith was kept alive in these lands during the Reformation period by the courage and loyalty of the Catholic …
Sisters Margarita and Angela celebrate 60 Years of Service in Kensal New Town
On Sunday 21 July a special Mass was held to celebrate 60 years of service by Sr Angela Moroney and …
Spread of Mercy Convents
Following Catherine’s death, other foundations followed rapidly; some direct from Baggot Street, others from Convents throughout Ireland. Quite soon these …
British Mercy Archivists and Sisters visit Mercy International Centre, Dublin
Over the 18th to 20th of June, a group of nine keen Archivists and interested Sisters met at Mercy International …